Amazon Web Services (AWS) stories - Page 60
Originally disrupting the book retailing business, Amazon Web Services has since emerged as a world’s
leader in the provision of ‘as a Service’ computing resources. With more than 200 services available
covering infrastructure, platform, compute, storage and applications as a service, AWS solutions are
provided from a network of 38 data centers around the world. A cluster of AWS data centres is planned
for New Zealand, headquartered in Auckland, and likely to be online by 2024.
Top five cloud backup and recovery software vendors revealed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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IaaS and on-demand cloud providers will significantly boost the global cloud and backup and recovery software market.
DRaaS booming as it becomes 'more than just recovery'
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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New reports show dramatic growth ahead for disaster recovery-as-a-service, with one noting its no longer just about recovery for businesses.
Fly Buys heads to AWS cloud for speed and agility
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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Services for more than two million Fly Buys members are heading to the AWS cloud as Loyalty NZ seeks increased speed and agility - and new programmes.
Netflix officially cloud-native company, thanks to AWS
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Netflix completes seven-year migration of video streaming business to AWS, making it one of the largest companies to operate in the public cloud.
Enterprise market presents huge growth opportunity for cloud providers
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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Nearly all enterprises plan to increase or maintain their annual spending on cloud computing in 2016, according to a study.
School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.
Bulletproof buys NZ's Cloud House in $5.2m deal, extends AWS role
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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ASX-listed cloud services provider Bulletproof has acquired Kiwi cloud services business Cloud House in a deal which could be worth up to $5.2m.
NextDC adds AWS Direct Connect to AxonVX Aussie network
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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NextDC is offering Amazon Web Services Direct Connect on-demand throughout Australia on the AxonVX virtual exchange network.
AWS Korean data centers serve up fifth APAC region
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Amazon Web Services fifth Asia Pacific region has gone live, with the cloud provider's new South Korean data centers now up and running.
SimpliVity gives AWS a run for its money
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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SimpliVity's virtual machine (VM) solutions have provided some stiff pricing competition with AWS, according to a new study by The Elevator Group.
Unisys launches Stealth security solution in AWS cloud
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Unisys brings its Stealth micro-segmentation solution to AWS, enabling users to secure their own portions of the cloud.
Wellington company achieves AWS partner milestone
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Wellington-based tech company API Talent achieves Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network.
The new normal: The state of cloud computing today
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Cloud computing is becoming the new norm for businesses as they launch new applications in the cloud to drive innovation and agility.
Australian Electorial Commission makes the move to the cloud
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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The AEC has chosen SMS Management and Technology and Amazon Web Services to host its online digital services across all public facing websites.
AWS to open India, South Korea data centers
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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AWS is planning data centers in South Korea and India next year, with the Indian market heating up with Microsoft and IBM also opening centers there.
Vector Comms brings Amazon Web Services to Kiwi businesses
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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In order to make private connectivity easier for Kiwi businesses, Vector Communications is giving New Zealand companies the chance to trial AWS.
Soltius teams with AWS for dedicated SAP cloud practice
Thu, 15th Oct 2015
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Kiwi SAP practice Soltius is working with AWS to build a dedicated SAP cloud practise specialising in the migration of SAP environments to AWS cloud.
Rackspace launches AWS managed service offerings
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Rackspace signs deal with AWS to offer tools, expertise, application management and operational support for AWS customers.
Cisco and HP locked in lawsuit following failed VoIP contract
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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The lawsuit regards a dispute about the calculation of a monetary credit on the loan balance owed by HP under a financing agreement between the pair.
Melbourne IT strengthens AWS relationship with new accreditation
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Melbourne IT has become the first Australian AWS Premier Consulting Partner to win AWS Managed Service Provider Partner status.